Airdrops should get a ‘safe harbor’ from regulation, states a16z crypto head of policy

Airdrops should get a 'safe harbor' from regulation, states a16z crypto head of policy

Airdrops should be “safe, legal, and frequent,” a16z’s head of policy stated, advocating for a safe-harbor from regulatory enforcement. Crypto industry continues its push for more favorable crypto regulation. On Thursday, April 10, Miles Jennings, the head of policy and general counsel at venture capital firm a16z crypto, published a report advocating for easing regulations … Read more

Paul Atkins Pledges Crypto Regulation Focus in SEC Chair Hearing

Paul Atkins Pledges Crypto Regulation Focus in SEC Chair Hearing

Atkins, who sat on the SEC from 2002 until 2008, lamented the current regulatory ambiguity. He emphasized that new rules that would be effective, fair, and within the SEC’s authority were necessary. His cause is to steer the agency back to its core mandates—protecing investors, enjoying fair markets, and encouraging capital growth. Senator Tim Scott, … Read more

South Korea Confirms New Regulation For Institutional Crypto Investments By Third Quarter

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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced plans to issue comprehensive guidelines for institutional cryptocurrency investment by the third quarter of 2025.  The FSC revealed its roadmap during a meeting with local crypto industry experts on Wednesday, 12 March 2025.  South Korea to issue institutional #crypto investment guidelines by Q3 The Financial Services Commission (FSC) … Read more

On-Chain KYC: Balancing Privacy and Regulation

On-chain KYC process with blockchain technology

What is On-Chain KYC? On-chain KYC is how one authenticates people’s identities using blockchain technology while still keeping things decentralized. Traditional KYC depends on central databases, while on-chain KYC makes use of smart contracts and secure digital tools to confirm who you are without the need to share personal details. This system helps in storing … Read more